Everton players expected to feature at Euro 2024

Goodison Park has seen better days, but Everton, marred by off-field turmoil, continue to fight tooth and nail to secure Premier League survival under Sean Dyche's firm hand.

Stranded four points clear of the bottom three after an independent commission reduced their ten-point punishment for breaching spending rules to six, the Toffees face another scary season finale. 

Extending the second-longest continuous presence in English top-flight football is imperative for the Merseyside outfit, particularly amid speculation linking several first-team stars with summer exits. 

Keen to avoid Leicester City's fate ahead of the UEFA 2024 European Championship, Dyche's men have ten games to salvage another wasteful campaign. 

One way or another, Everton will face an uphill task to fend off suitors for some of their most prized assets in the summer, especially if they impress at the upcoming tournament. 

Despite the team's nightmarish season, the Toffees will probably have several international stars representing their countries in Germany as we look at the likeliest candidates.

Jordan Pickford

In a vivid Premier League landscape packed with foreigners, Everton might be the last bastion of English football culture, with local players forming a large portion of Dyche's squad.

One of them is Jordan Pickford. The Toffees' long-serving goalkeeper recently threw a spectacular party to celebrate his 30th birthday, per Mail Sport.

Even though things are not going Everton's way this season, the Washington native has a guaranteed spot on England's national team after winning over Gareth Southgate's trust. 

With Newcastle United's Nick Pope injured, there's no longer any doubt about who'll be between the sticks in Germany. 

Pickford has been an indispensable starter for England during Southgate's tenure and will undoubtedly retain his place in goal at Euro 2024. With England one of the perennial favourites in the Euro 2024 betting odds, Pickford's form is going to be key if England want to get to the last four and beyond.

Jarrad Branthwaite

Defensive solidity has been one of England's most prominent features during Southgate's reign. Given the number of top-class defenders at his disposal, that's unsurprising. 

Southgate has developed a habit of calling upon long-serving stalwarts, including Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Manchester City's John Stones. 

However, maybe it's time to inject fresh blood. Who better than one of the most highly-rated young centre-backs in the Premier League to disrupt this monotony?

Closely monitored by the Red Devils (via the Mirror), Jarrad Branthwaite has a bright future ahead of him. At 21, he has overshadowed his senior colleagues such as James Tarkowski and Michael Keane. 

While he has yet to receive his maiden international call-up, it's only a matter of time before he becomes an integral part of England's national team.

Nathan Patterson

Another player from the island whose country will compete in Germany is Scotland's right-back Nathan Patterson. 

The 22-year-old has lost his place in Everton's starting XI to veteran star Ashley Young in 2024, but it shouldn't affect his Euro 2024 prospects. 

With Scotland bidding to defy the Euro 2024 betting odds and navigate a competitive-looking Group A alongside Germany, Hungary and Switzerland, manager Steve Clarke will need all hands on deck.

Defensive resilience is probably Scotland's best chance to make it out of the European Championship group stages for the first time in the nation's history.

Patterson might not be the most skilled full-back, but his defensive commitment has always been commendable. 

Amadou Onana 

One of Everton's most in-demand stars will fight should-to-shoulder with Man City's Kevin De Bruyne as Belgium seek a long-overdue success on the big stage.

Amadou Onana has been a rare shining light in an otherwise troubled campaign for the Toffees, attracting interest from several top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Man Utd.

Euro 2024 will be his chance to impress potential suitors and secure a top-flight lifeline should Everton's survival battle go sideways.